Nearly 40% of US Marines Have Declined Covid-19 Vaccine, Mainly Over Fears it Was Developed Too Quickly
Approximately 40% of US Marines has declined the Covid-19 vaccine.
The military cannot force servicemembers to get the Covid vaccine “because they have only emergency use authorizations from the Food and Drug Administration, meaning service members who are required to receive a series of other vaccinations have the option of declining shots to protect against Covid-19.” CNN reported.
Officials told CNN that the main reason why Marines have opted out of receiving the Covid vaccine is due to concerns it was produced too quickly and fears over long-term effects.
CNN reported:
Nearly 40% of US Marines are declining Covid-19 vaccinations, according to data provided to CNN on Friday by the service,
